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Here's an idea for you, if money is no object:
build a house with your own rooftop jump.
Exit point: 173 metres.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20070601.INDIASIDE01/TPStory/?query=india%27s+richest+man

For that much money, I hope they are building in good
landing sites on each side.

I also found this article about a reality TV series
involving "jumping off a bridge". But it turns out they
are only talking about bungee jumping...

http://www.canada.com/saskatoonstarphoenix/news/lifestyle/story.html?id=35489198-9083-43f5-946b-e5e2fd7b793f

What does a 700 foot freestander cost? (ex. land, permits...so just the steel, transport and construction)

Is 700' enough? If you are going to build one, I say build one as tall as you can get! You can always have platforms every 50 feet.

I always dream of building a BASE Jumping park. You could have all 4 objects. I like the idea of having clifts with "soft walls" and hooks where if you have an off heading and wall strike, you won't get slammed and the hooks will catch you. Heck a bunch of people on the list went in from wall strikes.

Just my $0.02 DBR

I saw a 350' on ebay a long time ago and I think it was like $50,000 for the steel and wires.

 
This particular 600' object costs about one billion dollars.
Of course, it has other amenities besides the 24/7 roof
access, such as a gym, spa, permanent accommodation
for 600 people, etc. ...